Clean Tone

Song 2 (2012 Remaster)

Blur

Bassrock1990s

Original Gear

BassErnie Ball Music Man StingRay

AmpAmpeg SVT-2 Pro (tube head, likely with Ampeg 8x10 cab)

PickupsSingle humbucker (bridge position, active electronics)

Amp Settings

gain0

bass5.5

mid6

treble6

presence5

compression4

Effects & Signal Chain

No effects used for this tone

Notes

Studio recording, 1997 (2012 Remaster is a remaster of the original 1997 track). Bass and amp confirmed for studio use; live rig is similar.

Tone Character(9)

tight and punchy low endclear, percussive attackslightly scooped midsmodern, hi-fi clarityno audible drive or gritfast transient responsedistinct note separationdeep but controlled lowsbright, glassy top end

Difficulty

The clean section bassline is straightforward, relying on steady, even picking and basic rhythm with no technical challenges or advanced techniques.

Sources

Blur - Song 2 | Wiki @ Ultimate-Guitar.com Alex James Song 2 Bass Tone : r/guitarpedals

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